Fans Of Monster The Ed Gein Story Turn Plainfield Wisconsin Into A Tourist Town Fans of Monster: The Ed Gein Story have turned the quiet town of Plainfield, Wisconsin into a true-crime tourist destination. Visitors are flocking to see the real-life locations tied to Gein’s horrifying crimes, which inspired classics like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. While local businesses are cashing in on the attention, some residents say the sudden fascination with Gein’s dark legacy has gone too far